Among many other things, SWAT simulates the impact of land management practices and climate change on water quality, erosion, and agricultural productivity. This tool aids researchers, environmentalists, and policymakers in making informed decisions about watershed management, optimizing land use, and assessing the effectiveness of conservation strategies. It is the most widely used modeling software of its kind in the world – having been cited in over 6,000 peer-reviewed journals to date.
Dr. Aboukinane has been a long-standing member of the scientific committee for over 20 years given her extensive experience in environmental compliance, environmental assessment, project management, technical training, and academic leadership. CNC is extremely proud to have her lead its involvement in being one of the international organizers for this prestigious international conference.